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Algorithm for the evaluation of macrocytic anemia. (RBC = red blood cell; MMA = methylmalonic acid.)
Physicians
of macrocytic anemia ... elevated, but anemia ... megaloblastic anemia ... #Macrocytic #Anemia ... #Workup #AAFP
Anemia - Underproduction Diagnostic Algorithm
 - Iron deficiency anemia
 - Anemia of chronic inflammation
 - Anemia
Anemia - Underproduction ... Diagnostic Algorithm ... Iron deficiency anemia ... disease - Vitamin B12 ... #differential #workup
Gastrointestinal Evaluation of Iron Deficiency Anemia
In patients with anemia, diagnose iron deficiency if:
 • Ferritin <
Iron Deficiency Anemia ... patients with anemia ... Iron #Deficiency #Anemia ... Gastrointestinal #Evaluation #workup ... #diagnosis #gastroenterology
Approach to Hypoproliferative Macrocytic Anemia

 • 812, Folate Deficiency
 • MDS+
 • Hypothyroid
 • Liver Disease
Hypoproliferative Macrocytic Anemia ... #Macrocytic #Anemia ... #differential #diagnosis ... #algorithm #hematology ... #workup
Anemia Diagnostic Algorithm

Mean corpuscular (cell) volume (MCV): Average RBC size. Under 80 = microcytic. Between 80-95
Anemia Diagnostic ... (EPO), iron or B12 ... for degree of anemia ... thecurbsiders podcast #Anemia ... #Algorithm #Diagnosis
Suspected Celiac Disease - Diagnosis Algorithm

Celiac disease suspected:
 • Signs and symptoms of celiac disease
 •
Celiac Disease - Diagnosis ... Algorithm Celiac ... Iron-deficiency anemia ... unresponsive to treatment ... #Algorithm #gastroenterology
Approach to Thrombocytosis - Elevated Platelet Count - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Peripheral Smear concerning for malignancy?
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Peripheral ... hematology for workup ... hemolysis, deficiency anemia ... Rebound effect from treatment
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

What?
Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of disorders caused by blood cells that are poorly
blood cell count (anemia ... • Aplastic Anemia ... Megaloblastic Anemia ... Myelophthisic Anemia ... dyserythropoietic anemia
Anosmia Causes - Principal Etiologies of Olfactory Dysfunction
For olfactory disorders (and for most taste problems), the
Anosmia Causes - ... improve after treatment ... taste disorders #Diagnosis ... #Differential #Anosmia ... #Dysfunction #AAFP